2012 Smart Fortwo Passion, 2D ConvertibleFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remove/install 12 Volt socket - AR54.10-P-1000MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying 12 Volt Socket Remove/Install Components
G10978555Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Insert pliers (2) into interior socket (X58/1) and turn until pliers (2) arrest SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
2 Carefully pull out metal insert in interior socket (X58/1) approx. 1.5 cm with pliers (2) SPECIAL TOOL Fig 2
3 Remove bolts (3)    
4 Swivel the trim of the vertical strut (1) backwards in the lower area and remove until the electrical connector (5) of the interior socket (X58/1) as well as the electrical connector (4) of the data link connector (X11/4) are accessible    
5 Separate the electrical connector (5) of the interior socket (X58/1) and electrical connector (4) of the data link connector (X11/4)    
6 Remove vertical strut paneling (1)    
7 Unclip interior socket (X58/1) from rear of vertical strut paneling (1) and remove toward front INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Before installing in the trim of the vertical strut, pull out the metal insert of the interior socket (X58/1) (1) using the pliers (2).  
8 Install in the reverse order    
Fig 2: Identifying Pliers (169 589 00 37 00)
G07255165Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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